Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 16:00:56 GMT From: John Davies <johndaviesNOSPAMnopsam.net> Subject: Re: leaky snowtires
On Thu, 12 Dec 2002 09:09:50 -0500, tom reingold <tlr244nopsamnline.net> wrote: >I have a 1995 Saab 9000CS. I put on Hakkapeliitta Q's (185/65R15) every >winter, on steel rims. They leak really badly. My mechanic doesn't >find anything. Maybe when I take a turn, the bead is lifted off the rim >momentarily? Is that possible? No - the tire would explosively deflate if this could somehow happen. Most likely those old steel wheels have pinholes due to rust. Get some new wheels and stems and you will have no more problems. John Davies Monroe WA USA 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon 2000 Audi A4 quattro 1.8T 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4x4